Four Seasons Lesson Plan

Subject(s):

Language Arts (English), Library/Information Sciences, Science, Technology

 

Topic or Unit of Study:

The Four Seasons

 

Grade/Level:

Kindergarten

 

Objective:

Students will use a hot list to research information on the four seasons.

Students will use hot list to find one picture of each season.

Students will create a Kid Pix movie on the seasons.

Each student will present their Kid Pix movie to the class.

 

Summary:

Students will research the four seasons and then create a Kid Pix movie.

 

IMPLEMENTATION

Learning Context:

This is the first lesson on the seasons. The next lesson will be an individualized lesson on one particular season. The first individual lesson will be on Winter.

 

Procedure:

Day One: We will read Four Seasons Make A Year by Anne Rockwell.

We will discuss what seasons are.

We will then go to the computer lab where the media specialist will show the children how to use a hot list.

Day Two: Give each child a floppy disk and go to the computer to find pictures using hot list.

Help them save the pictures of the seasons onto the disk.

Return to the classroom for a brief discussion on what they found.

Days Three and Four: Go to the computer lab and have children work on their Kid Pix movie.

Days Five and Six: Kid Pix movie presentations.

 

Differentiated Instruction:

The computer lab is available for student's with disabilities. There are two aids in the lab to assist with any problems the children have.

Tess, Miriam, and Nolan need to add sentences to their videos. They are able to do this without assistance.

 

Sample Student Products:

This lesson has never been taught.

 

Collaboration:

Students will work individually.

 

Time Allotment:

6 class periods. 45 Min. per class.

 

Author's Comments & Reflections:

-Sign up to use the lab.
-Consult the media specialist.

 

MATERIALS AND RESOURCES

Instructional Materials:

Attachments

1.                 hotlist.doc

2.                 intel.doc

 

Resources:

  • Materials and resources:
    Four Seasons Make A Year By: Anne Rockwell
  • Technology resources:
    Kid Pix
  • The number of computers required is 1 per student.
  • Students Familiarity with Software Tool:
    The students are familiar with Kid Pix.
  • Students may have questions and need assistance.

 

STANDARDS & ASSESSMENT

Standards:

USA- American Assc. of School Librarians: Info. Literacy Standards for Student Learning

• Area : Information Literacy
From Chapter 2, "Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning," of Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning by American Association of School Librarians and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Copyright 1998 American Library Association and Association for Educational Communications and Technology. Reprinted by permission of the American Library Association.

 Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.

 Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently

 Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively


USA- ISTE: Profiles for Technology Literate Students (includes NETS for Students)

• Grade : Grades PreK-2

Numbers in parentheses following each performance indicator refer to the standards category to which the performance is linked. The categories are:
1. Basic operations and concepts
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
3. Technology productivity tools
4. Technology communications tools
5. Technology research tools
6. Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Reprinted from National Educational Technology Standards for Students - Connecting Curriculum and Technology, copyright © 2000, ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education), 800.336.5191 (U.S. & Canada) or 541.302.3777 (Int’l), iste@iste.org, www.iste.org. All rights reserved. For more information about the NETS Project, contact Lajeane Thomas, Director, NETS Project, 318.257.3923, lthomas@latech.edu. Reprint permission does not constitute an endorsement by ISTE or the NETS Project.

 Performance Objective 1: Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCRs, audiotapes, and other technologies. (1)

 Performance Objective 2: Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)

 Performance Objective 3: Communicate about technology using developmentally appropriate and accurate terminology. (1)

 Performance Objective 4: Use developmentally appropriate multimedia resources (e.g., interactive books, educational software, elementary multimedia encyclopedias) to support learning. (1)

 Performance Objective 5: Work cooperatively and collaboratively with peers, family members, and others when using technology in the classroom. (2)

 Performance Objective 6: Demonstrate positive social and ethical behaviors when using technology. (2)

 Performance Objective 7: Practice responsible use of technology systems and software. (2)


MI- Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations

• Subject : ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

• Grade : KINDERGARTEN

• Strand : READING: Word Recognition and Word Study

• Topic : Word Recognition

 Expectation : R.WS.00.06 Recognize a small number (about 18) of frequently encountered, personally meaningful words in print automatically.

 Expectation : R.WS.00.07 Recognize a few of the 220 Dolch basic sight vocabulary automatically.

 Expectation : R.WS.00.08 Follow familiar written text while pointing to matching words.

 Expectation : R.WS.00.09 Narrow possibilities in predicting words using
—initial letters/sounds (phonics)
—picture clues (semantic)
—patterns of language (syntactic).

• Strand : SPEAKING

• Topic : Spoken Discourse

 Expectation : S.DS.00.01 Engage in substantive conversation
—remaining focused on subject matter
—with interchanges beginning to build on prior responses
—in the context of literature discussions, paired conversations, or other interactions.

 Expectation : S.DS.00.02 Briefly tell/retell about
—familiar experiences (including at least characters, setting, and events)
—interests (including at least topic and key details).

 Expectation : S.DS.00.03 Respond to multiple text types by reflecting, making meaning, and making connections.

 Expectation : S.DS.00.04 Plan and deliver presentations or reports
—using an informational organizational pattern description
—with appropriate text features, pictures, and illustrations
—providing several facts and details to make their point.

 

Assessment/Rubrics:

Rubrics

1.                 Four Seasons